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Campbell County

Official first-pass rule source added from Campbell County Planning and Zoning pages.

County-level verifiedParcel review requiredOff-grid research candidateLand availability signal

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This profile summarizes county-level signals. Before relying on a parcel, verify current rules with planning, zoning, building, environmental health, water, road, fire, title, and local professionals.

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At a glance

Fast Read

County-level discovery summary for alternative housing research. Use this as a shortlist signal, then verify the specific parcel and code path.

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Overall

Promising discovery fit

Campbell County has a Freedom Score of 69. Its strongest profile signals are Off-grid living (4/5) and Tiny homes (3/5).

Best use case

buyers near Gillette

Best initial fit: buyers near Gillette, rural buyers who want clear zoning maps and permit guidance. Check county planning materials before making parcel assumptions.

Land signal

73/100 affordability score

$10,040 per acre snapshot with 114 active land listings and a 4/5 availability signal.

Caution

ADUs needs extra review

Verify zoning district subdivision status building permits floodplain water septic roads and covenants

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Source Snapshot

Fast source context for this county profile. Use the full source trail below for links, citations, and parcel-level verification reminders.

Data status
Land snapshotsourced
Jun 4, 2026

LandSearch

Broadbandsourced
2024

Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002

Public landsourced
2026

Wyoming GeoHub BLM Surface Management Agency

Solar periodsourced
2001-2020

NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatology

County citationssourced
8

Planning, zoning, building, and profile links

Best Fit

buyers near Gilletterural buyers who want clear zoning maps and permit guidance

Pros

  • Official page identifies land development regulation administration zoning addressing floodplain resources and building permit links

Cons

  • Platted subdivisions and specific zoning districts may have special building permit rules

Alternative Housing Ratings

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Verified county-level discovery scores

Tiny Homes
3/5
RV Living
3/5
Off Grid
4/5
Container Homes
3/5
ADUs
2/5

Alternative Housing Notes

Tiny Homes

Campbell County Planning and Zoning administers land development regulations in unincorporated areas; tiny homes should be checked against zoning district rules subdivision status and building permit requirements.

RV Living

RV living should be confirmed with Planning and Zoning because zoning districts platted subdivisions and floodplain rules may affect use or occupancy.

Off Grid

Off-grid projects should verify zoning district rules addressing floodplain development water septic roads and nuisance regulations before purchase.

Container Homes

Container homes should be reviewed as structures through zoning and any applicable building permit process before purchase.

ADUs

ADU feasibility should be checked against zoning district permitted uses subdivision restrictions and building permit requirements.

Land Affordability

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Sourced market snapshot

Price/Acre Estimate
$10,040
Active Land Listings
114
Availability Score
4/5
Affordability Score
73/100

Source: LandSearch snapshot from June 4, 2026. LandSearch Wyoming county price table average price per acre and active listing count; stored in medianAcrePrice field for compatibility but not a true median acre price.

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Population Context

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Sourced Census estimate

Population
47,946
Population Density
10 / sq mi

Population uses 2024 U.S. Census county estimates. Density is computed from county land area in the imported GeoJSON boundary data.

Water and Septic

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Parcel-level verification needed

Water

Water supply and road access require parcel-specific review with county and state resources.

Septic

Septic suitability should be checked with applicable county/state permitting before purchase.

Climate, Utilities, and Access

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Mixed sourced and derived layers

Snowfall
48.7"
Precipitation
15.5"
Growing Season
176 days
Broadband
9/10
Solar
5/10
Public Land
558,524
Recreation Access
5/5
Federal Public Land
365,561
State Public Land
186,674
Local Public Land
6,289

Public land source: Wyoming GeoHub BLM Surface Management Agency snapshot from 2026. County-clipped GIS estimate using Wyoming Surface Management Agency categories: Bankhead Jones; Bureau of Land Management; Local Government; National Grasslands; State. Excludes Private, Water, and Wind River Indian Reservation surface categories.

Broadband Subscription
91.6%
Cable/Fiber/DSL
65.7%
Satellite
13.6%
No Internet
6.4%

Broadband source: Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002 snapshot from 2024. Broadband score is a county-level ACS household broadband subscription proxy, not parcel-level service availability. Score is based on the percentage of households with broadband of any type.

Annual Solar Resource
4.29 kWh/m²/day
Winter Solar
2.01 kWh/m²/day
Summer Solar
6.84 kWh/m²/day

Solar source: NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatology for 2001-2020. County-centroid solar proxy using NASA POWER ALLSKY_SFC_SW_DWN annual all-sky surface shortwave downward irradiance. This is a county-level solar resource estimate, not a parcel-level PV design study.

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Red Flags

  • Verify zoning district subdivision status building permits floodplain water septic roads and covenants

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County office links, sourced data layers, and profile citations used to build this county-level research summary.

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Research Status

sourced

County-level profile reviewed; parcel-level confirmation still required

This profile is currently marked verified. It is ready for county comparison and early research, but legal claims and parcel-specific decisions should still be verified against county code, planning offices, and local experts.

County FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbell County a good county for alternative living?

Campbell County has a Freedom Score of 69, which makes it useful for county-level discovery. Treat that score as a shortlist signal, then verify zoning, building, water, septic, access, and covenant rules for the specific parcel.

Can you live in a tiny home in Campbell County?

Campbell County has a tiny home score of 3/5. That score does not approve a tiny home by itself; it means the county is worth researching through planning, zoning, building code, sanitation, and parcel-specific rules.

Can you live in an RV on land in Campbell County?

Campbell County has an RV living score of 3/5. RV rules often depend on duration, construction status, sanitation, water, zoning district, and whether the land is inside a subdivision or municipality.

Is Campbell County good for off-grid living?

Campbell County has an off-grid score of 4/5. Off-grid feasibility still depends on legal access, septic or OWTS approval, water options, fire risk, winter access, and whether a lawful dwelling can be permitted.

How affordable is land in Campbell County?

Campbell County has a land affordability score of 73/100 based on the current county-level dataset. Use this for comparison only, because actual parcel prices can vary by road access, utilities, terrain, water, covenants, and listing quality.

Who is Campbell County best suited for?

Based on the current profile, Campbell County is best suited for buyers near Gillette, rural buyers who want clear zoning maps and permit guidance. The best fit can change once you narrow from county-level research to a specific property.

What should I verify before buying land in Campbell County?

Before buying, confirm zoning, building permits, legal access, road maintenance, water rights or well eligibility, septic feasibility, wildfire requirements, floodplain issues, mineral rights, and any HOA, POA, subdivision, or covenant restrictions.

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